Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 22! The concept of the “perfect pair” isn’t anything new but it’s still one that optimizes efficiency in terms of compatible magazines. Magazines, although considered by many to be expendable or consumable firearms [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 20! Ammunition has finally made its way back onto store shelves and I always like to come back around to this subject every so often to give myself a bit of a reality check when it comes to ammunition prices. The first observation right [Read More…]
Just after their 30th anniversary of being in business in the states, Mec-Gar USA is excited to announce the launch of their new 9mm 10 and 19-round CZ75B competition magazines. These new magazines make use of a 17-round magazine body with a pre-installed black aluminum [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, gear, sports, ammunition, and trends. A couple months ago, you guys will remember that we took a look at the old school [Read More…]
Your favorite Italian-founded manufacturer of aftermarket and OEM magazines is excited to celebrate 30-years of US operations this year. Mec-Gar USA cracked the US market on April 20th, 1992 and fast became one of the largest distributors and importers of pistol [Read More…]
As far back as January of 2021, Magpul has been teasing the release of some new drum mags for Glock and H&K platforms. The good news is that three new Magpul PMAG D-50 drums have just been released! Each of these new drums is made and engineered in the United States [Read More…]
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 1! Spring has finally arrived along with all of its associated unpredictable weather but generally, springtime means it’s time to get back out on the range! This week we’re taking a look at some of our favorite online [Read More…]
Outside of a handful of popular options, finding affordable, reliable, and durable AK47 magazines can be a difficult task. That is why XTech Tactical is excited to announce the release of its Generation 2 MAG47 line of AK47 composite magazines. The MAG47 Gen 2 will be [Read More…]
The launch of a new sister brand for Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) has just been announced. MambaMag is intended to provide shooters with quality aftermarket magazines for factory rifles that increase their overall magazine capacity. This supposedly allows you to [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] KCI USA Introduces B&T 9mm Magazine](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BT-with-magazine-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] KCI USA Introduces B&T 9mm Magazine KCI USA showed off their new magazine for the B&T 9mm series of guns. Bottom line up front: suggested retail is $34.99 for a 30-round magazine, and they should be available within the next month. All KCI magazines [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] The Mec-Gar Magazines Update](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mag-Lineup-660x260.jpg)
[SHOT 2022] The Mec-Gar Magazines Update Mec-Gar manufactures a sizeable share of magazines on the market today. In fact, you may own a Mec-Gar magazine without even knowing it because they are an OEM supplier to many of the biggest names in the gun industry. Mec-Gar is [Read More…]
During every gun rush, it always goes through my head the amount of things I should have bought while I could have gotten them. There’s a number of things that are trickling back into stock so it’s never a bad idea to stock up on things you need before [Read More…]
If you’ve ever been out at the range and thought to yourself, “I love shooting my XD-M but I just need more capacity like some other polymer-framed pistols”, I’ve got good news for you! Springfield Armory is releasing a new 9mm XD-M 35 Round [Read More…]
2021 has been a whirlwind year. I’m sure every single one of you has had a rough go at it over the last dozen months or so but thankfully we have Christmas here to help bring our spirits up a bit after enduring so much. That being said, Christmas often comes with [Read More…]
Over the years, I have gone through many magazines. Some have been tossed away while others have been in my collection for longer than I can remember. Despite the fact that I probably have more magazines than I could ever use, I still continue to buy more, experiment [Read More…]
Mission First Tactical is in the business of making affordable AR-15 accessories and they’ve recently released a new set of magazines specifically designed for the 7.62×51 NATO cartridge. The new MFG Extreme Duty Magazines are now available for use with [Read More…]
For many years, the AR-15 magazine game was overwhelmingly split between two main options. You could have regular metal GI mags, which were cheap and plentiful, or Magpul PMAGs, which were widely considered a functional upgrade, and not much else. In recent years, [Read More…]
US and Canada-based Modular Driven Technologies or MDT have announced a new 10 round metal magazine for the short action Accuracy International Chassis System (AICS) which they describe as “nearly indestructible”. MSRP on the new AICS magazine is $67.95. MDT [Read More…]
Capacity is king and the Hellcat has just received a big upgrade by the way of the new Springfield Armory 15-round Hellcat Magazines. The Springfield Hellcat already has one of the largest stock magazine capacities in its class but now you’re able to add an extra [Read More…]
Once again, Strike Industries has entered a new product into the Glock aftermarket. If you get excited about feature-packed magazines with low price tags, you’re going to love this. This is the Strike Industries Strike Magazine for Glock G17. The Strike Magazine [Read More…]
I’ve been quite surprised over the past couple of months at just how many people still seem to be out shooting not only for training but recreationally as well. Despite the ammo shortage, it seems like people are just dying to get out of the house and blast some [Read More…]
US Palm has come out with a production version of what has been a long-time inside joke within the AK owners community – a special edition Banana magazine. The Banana magazine is a refreshed version of the US Palm AK-30 magazine which claims to be the most [Read More…]
Clearly better? If you own a CZ Scorpion Evo 3, there are now two new magazine options from Elite Tactical Systems that hold either 30 or 40 rounds of 9×19 mm. They are made from transparent polymer so you can see how many rounds you have left and of what type, and [Read More…]
![[TFB GUN FEST] Magpul PMAG 20 AR 300 B GEN M3](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210108_111406-660x260.jpg)
A brand new magazine product for the AR-15 platform has come to the market from Magpul with the release of the Magpul PMAG 20 AR 300 B GEN M3 20 round magazine. The new 20 round magazine features a unique design and specialized follower suited for the 300 Blackout [Read More…]
There are many critical parts of the AR-15 platform; the fire control group, the bolt, the gas key, the gas tube/block, to list a few, all need to be well-built and reliable. Often overlooked or otherwise taken for granted is the AR-15 magazine – a box with a [Read More…]
When you start to dive deep into the concealed carry market, it is easy to become overwhelmed. There are so many different options whether it’s firearms, holsters, ammo, or magazine holders that it can be difficult to pick at first. Fairly often, it takes a while [Read More…]
Geissele Automatics, initially known for their heavenly triggers and sturdy rail systems for the AR-15 platform, has steadily diversified their retail offerings into optics mounts, optics and even complete rifles. And I’m a fan – all my guns sport G triggers [Read More…]
The Sterling submachine gun is often said to have one of the best magazines ever designed. What makes the design so special? Well, it isn’t a STEN magazine for starters. In May 1946, George Patchett patented a new curved magazine which would become one of the [Read More…]
![[BREAKING] 9th Circuit: California Magazine Ban Unconstitutional - Again](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CA-Mag-Ban-Header-660x260.png)
This morning, August 14th, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down California’s law against magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Those who have been following this case for some time may recall that back in March 2019 the [Read More…]
It’s a bird! No, it’s a plane! It’s… it’s… the weekly deals post! And the crowd goes wild! It is once again that time of the week boys and girls, it’s time to pull out your wallets and sigh deeply because the price points we all [Read More…]